Quinoa Salad with Broccoli, Cilantro and Lime

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups cooked quinoa

  • 1 1/2 cups steamed broccoli florets, steamed for 4 to 5 minutes then separated into smaller florets

  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro

  • 1 to 2 tablespoons toasted pumpkin seeds

  • 1 ounce crumbled feta cheese (1/4 cup)

  • Freshly ground pepper

  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice

  • Salt to taste

  • 1 garlic clove, minced

  • 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine quinoa, broccoli, cilantro, pumpkin seeds, , feta and freshly ground pepper. Toss together.

  2. In a small bowl or measuring cup whisk together lime juice, salt, and garlic. Add olive oil and whisk until amalgamated. Add to salad and toss together well. Taste and adjust seasoning.

Haley Smith